How to get from Santa Monica to Cal State LA Station by bus and subway?

Santa Monica to Cal State LA Station - Subway Schedule

The E LINE subway from Santa Monica to Cal State LA Station usually operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, running every 10-20 min. The trip takes about 1 hr 22 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Santa Monica to Cal State LA Station by bus and subway

To get from Santa Monica to Cal State LA Station in East Los Angeles, take the E LINE subway from 17th St / SMC station to LATTC / Ortho Institute station. Next, take the EL MONTE - HARBOR GATEWAY/SAN PEDRO bus from Figueroa / 23rd station to Cal State LA Eastbound station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 22 min. The ride fare is $1.75. The bus and subway schedule from Santa Monica may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Cal State LA Station on the Moovit app.

82min$1.75
Walk to subway station
Subway - E LINE
Bus - EL MONTE - HARBOR GATEWAY/SAN PEDRO
Walk to Cal State LA Station
Leaves from 17th St / SMC

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    17th St / SMC
    490 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Subway - E LINE
    Wait for subway
    E LINE
    Atlantic Station
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    LATTC / Ortho Institute
    ID 80123S
    35 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Figueroa / 23rd
    180 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - EL MONTE - HARBOR GATEWAY/SAN PEDRO
    Wait for bus
    EL MONTE - HARBOR GATEWAY/SAN PEDRO
    910 - El Monte Station - Downtown La
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cal State LA Eastbound
    27 min
  • 7
    Walk to Cal State LA Station
    Walk to
    Cal State LA Station
    530 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Santa Monica to Cal State LA Station

The distance between Santa Monica, East Los Angeles and Cal State LA Station, East Los Angeles is approximately 21.09 mi, which can typically be travelled in 82 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Santa Monica to Cal State LA Station by bus and subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in East Los Angeles – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Subway schedule from Santa Monica to Cal State LA Station

To check the bus and subway schedule from Santa Monica to Cal State LA Station using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Santa Monica) and destination (Cal State LA Station), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and subway routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and subway, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and subway schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Santa Monica to Cal State LA Station?

    The fastest way takes 82 minutes, using Subway line E LINE, Bus line EL MONTE - HARBOR GATEWAY/SAN PEDRO.

  • Is there a direct subway between Santa Monica and Cal State LA Station?

    No, you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 22 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Santa Monica to Cal State LA Station?

    The E LINE subway line goes from 17th St / SMC station near Santa Monica in Los Angeles to LATTC / Ortho Institute station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till LATTC / Ortho Institute station near Cal State LA Station in East Los Angeles.

  • How long does it take to travel from Santa Monica to Cal State LA Station by subway and bus?

    The total travel time between Santa Monica in Los Angeles and Cal State LA Station in East Los Angeles by subway and bus is about 1 hr 22 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Santa Monica to get to Cal State LA Station?

    Get on the E LINE subway from the 17th St / SMC station near Santa Monica in Los Angeles.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Santa Monica and Cal State LA Station?

    Get off the subway at the LATTC / Ortho Institute stop, which is closest to Cal State LA Station in East Los Angeles.

  • When is the first subway from Santa Monica to Cal State LA Station?

    The first subway from Santa Monica in Los Angeles to Cal State LA Station in East Los Angeles is East Los Angeles - Santa Monica. It leaves the 17th St / SMC station at 9:40 PM.

  • How much is the subway fare from Santa Monica to Cal State LA Station?

    The ride from Santa Monica to Cal State LA Station costs $1.75.

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